The Tsetis Pharmaceutical Group (OFET) received three significant distinctions during the EFQM Levels of Excellence 2018 Certification Awards Ceremony, organized by the Hellenic Management Association (HMA) on December 17.
OFET was awarded certification for the International Standard Investors in People, which has been implementing since 2015.
On Thursday, April 4, as part of the annual Creative Greece 2019 awards, OFET was recognized for the Group’s growth strategy.
Upon receiving the award, President and CEO Ioulia Tseti stated: “During the years of the Greek recession, OFET, through its industries UNI-PHARMA & InterMed, demonstrated resilience by implementing a massive investment project worth over €80 million, adding significant value to the economy, the country’s industrial sector, and the labor market.
Once again, the Tsetis Pharmaceutical Group (OFET) was recognized at the Health & Safety Awards, organized by Boussias Communications on Tuesday, March 27, 2019, for its outstanding practices in the field of Health and Safety.
The Group received a Silver Award in the Activities at Work Establishments category for the new, modern Bioclimatic Building of UNI-PHARMA. Additionally, it was honored with a Bronze Award in the Activities for Building Health & Safety Corporate Culture category.
Furthermore, OFET received a Highly Commended distinction in the Companies & Organizations category.
The President and CEO of OFET, Ioulia Tseti, along with the Group’s CFO, Eirini Tseti, received an honorary award for their significant contribution to the pharmaceutical and business sector at the Best In Pharmacy 2019 Awards.
On Wednesday, July 10, 2019, OFET was honored as a “Diamond of the Greek Economy” during the Diamonds Of The Greek Economy 2019 event, organized by New Times Publishing. The Group was distinguished for its performance in Economy and Sustainable Development, demonstrating strong outward orientation, investments, sustainability, and ethical entrepreneurship, while also achieving significant job growth.
Having served patient health for 33 years, Salospir by UNI-PHARMA was honored with the “Centennial Brand 2019” distinction at an event organized by The Business Review economic magazine, under the auspices of SEV (Hellenic Federation of Enterprises), ACCI (Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry), and SELPE (Hellenic Retail Business Association). The award was presented by the President of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Konstantinos Michalos, and received by UNI-PHARMA’s Marketing Manager, Markos Theodorou.
The pharmaceutical company UNI-PHARMA was recognized for its dynamic business development and extroversion at the prestigious “Protagonists of the Greek Economy” awards, organized by Direction Business Network on Monday, June 10, 2019.
The award was received by International Sales Manager Giorgos Spigos, from the President of the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies,
OFET received the highest distinction for Business Ethics and the effective implementation of the RMA (Responsible Management Awards) model at the Responsible Management Excellence Awards by EBEN 2019, held on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. The event was attended by prominent figures from the business world, members of the academic community, EBEN members, and representatives of organizations actively engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility and Business Ethics.
A remarkable achievement of four gold and one silver award marked the participation of the Tsetis Pharmaceutical Group of Companies at the Energy Mastering Awards 2019 ceremony, held on Thursday, December 12, 2019. OFET was recognized for its policies regarding Energy, Environment, and Sustainable Development.
UNI-PHARMA & InterMed pharmaceutical companies won three awards—one Gold and two Silver—in the categories of Business Excellence, Industrial Excellence, and Branded Consumer Product at the Made in Greece Awards ceremony, held on Monday, December 16, 2019, at the Megaron Concert Hall.
UNI-PHARMA was honored with the “Environment and Green Development” award at the Business Awards of the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EBEA) on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Megaron Concert Hall, under the auspices of the President of the Hellenic Republic, Mr. Prokopis Pavlopoulos.
For the 19th consecutive year, the EBEA Awards recognized entrepreneurship through 12 different distinctions, celebrating vision, creativity, innovation, extroversion, and foresight.
With significant distinctions in Workplace Safety, Hygiene, and Corporate Culture, OFET was honored at the Health & Safety Awards 2020, held on Thursday, June 11, at the American College. For the 7th consecutive year, the Health & Safety Awards Jury recognized the best practices in Health & Safety Management implemented by businesses, organizations, institutions, and service providers.
OFET received a total of seven distinctions at the Best in Pharmacy Awards 2020, including the prestigious title of “Pharmacy Company of the Year”.
UNI-PHARMA won two Gold awards for its major donations of Unikinon (chloroquine) and antiseptics in response to the SARS COVID-19 pandemic.
The Patient Partnerships Awards, which honor businesses for their contributions to society, were organized by Boussias Communications and Health Daily under the auspices of the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE), the Panhellenic Union of the Pharmaceutical Industry (PEF), and the Association of Representatives of Pharmaceutical Products & Specialties (SAFEF).
For yet another year, OFET was recognized as a “Diamond of the Greek Economy” at the Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2020 Business Excellence event, held on the evening of Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
The event aimed to highlight Greece’s most dynamic businesses, based on specific financial indicators and additional criteria such as human resource management and corporate social responsibility.
The T4 formulation by UNI-PHARMA was honored with a Bronze medal at the Centennial Brands awards ceremony, held on Friday, October 23, 2020.
T4 (levothyroxine sodium tablets) is a specialized pharmaceutical product designed for the treatment of thyroid disorders. Having received its marketing authorization on July 29, 1981, production began almost immediately.
As of December 7, 2020, UNI-PHARMA has been recognized as one of “The Most Sustainable Companies in Greece 2020”, ranking among the leading businesses in sustainable development.
This distinction highlights 25 model companies that shape the Business Map of Sustainable Development in Greece. The recognition is based on a technical evaluation conducted by experts from the Quality Net Foundation Network.
On December 2, 2020, OFET industries were recognized among Greece’s leading manufacturers at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2020, securing a total of four awards. The event highlighted the most outstanding and innovative initiatives in Greek manufacturing, during a challenging year marked by the COVID 19 pandemic. OFET was honored for its new, cutting-edge production systems, which ensured smooth operations and an effective response to the pandemic through the implementation of new Emergency Plans.
On Tuesday, October 27, 2020, OFET was honored at the Salus Awards 2020 & Kind Hearts event. The Group received recognition for its major donations to the Greek and Cypriot healthcare systems during the first wave of the pandemic, as well as for its exceptional financial performance, which saw a remarkable increase, more than doubling its net pre-tax profits. The award was received by Athanasios Archontikis, Vice President of the Group’s Board of Directors.
Shortly before the end of 2020, OFET was honored with an award that highlights its ongoing commitment to Ethical Business Practices and Responsible Entrepreneurship.
At the 13th Award Ceremony of the “Responsible Management Excellence Awards by EBEN,” the pharmaceutical companies UNI-PHARMA and InterMed were honored with the Rhetoric Olympic Wreath award.
At the Pharmaceutical Market Excellence Awards 2021, OFET stood out with a prestigious “Aristindin” honorary award in memory of Kleon Tsetis, along with six additional distinctions. The “Aristindin” award was presented in honor of the founder of UNI-PHARMA & InterMed, an iconic figure not only in the pharmaceutical industry but also in research and entrepreneurship.
OFET industries were recognized as “Export Leaders”, even amidst a challenging year due to the pandemic, at the digital forum “Greece of Extroversion – Export Leaders 2021”, organized by the publishing group NEW TIMES on February 2, 2021. The online event conveyed a strong message of optimism for the economic recovery, with key participants delivering insightful contributions on the future of exports.
OFET was once again recognized as a Diamond of the Greek Economy at the Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2021 awards. This distinction was based not only on its continuous investments in a challenging and demanding environment and the significant growth of its financial results but also on the Group’s targeted strategy in Corporate Responsibility.
The Pharmacist Choice institution highlighted the companies and pharmacy products that received the highest overall scores in evaluations conducted by the Special Committee and through research within the pharmaceutical community. UNI-PHARMA products achieved three significant distinctions.
In a year full of challenges during which the pandemic profoundly disrupted economies, societies, and healthcare systems, UNI-PHARMA once again stood out by raising the standards for safety and prevention. With a well-structured and coordinated strategy, the company ensured protection not only of its employees but also of all its partners and suppliers. UNI-PHARMA received three prestigious awards.
UNI-PHARMA and InterMed received three significant awards for Ethical Business Practices, a Green and Sustainable Future, and the dynamic relaunch of the EVA INTIMA product line at the Best in Pharmacy Awards 2021. The Best in Pharmacy Awards recognized companies and pharmacy products that stood out for their best practices and innovation in the industry.
OFET stood out for its performance during the decade 2010-2020, receiving four distinctions at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2021” awards, organized by Direction Business Network on Monday, July 19, 2021.
The awards were based on the official financial data of companies, as reflected in their financial reports and analyzed in the publication “The Strongest of the Greek Economy”.
UNI-PHARMA and InterMed received five significant awards—one Gold, two Silver, and two Bronze—recognizing their achievements in bioclimatic factory design, technology utilization, innovative production systems, crisis management, and sustainable development strategy at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2021.
UNI-PHARMA was awarded the Silver distinction as a “Centennial Brand 2022” at the 22nd Marketing & Sales Conference, themed “Future Growth Challenges in the Greek Economy,” organized by Business Review magazine. The conference took place on March 18, 2022, where UNI-PHARMA was recognized for its 59 years of continuous presence in the Greek pharmaceutical market.
UNI-PHARMA was distinguished at the Green Awards 2022, organized by Boussias Communications under the auspices of the Association of Environmental Scientists of Greece. The Greek pharmaceutical company received the Gold award in the Best Green Business Model category for its “Environmental and Energy Management within the OFET Group.” Additionally, it was honored with the Platinum award as “Green Company of the Year,” having achieved an exceptionally high score based on the award criteria.
UNI-PHARMA emerged as a leader in circular economy actions, sustainability, and energy management at the Circular Economy Awards 2022 and Energy Mastering Awards 2022. The Greek pharmaceutical company was honored as “Circular Economy Company of the Year”, achieving the highest overall score among all participants.
UNI-PHARMA was honored by the Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) with the Corporate Social Responsibility Award on Thursday, June 9, 2022, during the Chamber’s Business Awards ceremony at the Peristyle of the Zappeion Megaron. The award was received by the President and CEO of OFET, Julia Tseti, along with the Group’s CFO, Eirini Tseti, from the Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, in the presence of EBEA President, Ioannis Bratakos. In her brief thank-you speech, Julia Tseti stated:
UNI-PHARMA has been distinguished as a True Leader of the Greek economy, according to ICAP CRIF, a recognized Credit Rating Agency by the Hellenic Capital Market Commission and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA).
ICAP CRIF identified the 500 most profitable companies, or the 200 most profitable business groups based on their published financial data and turnover. An additional criterion for selection was the number of employees each company employs.
UNI-PHARMA and InterMed were honoured with four awards in recognition of their ESG Strategy (Environment, Society, Governance), Environmental & Energy Policy, and Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility at the Manufacturing Excellence Awards 2022 on November 1st.
In a year filled with challenges, the transition to a new sustainable economic growth model continued dynamically, with a strong emphasis on environmental protection. At the Environmental Awards 2022, OFET received multiple distinctions, including Gold for the bioclimatic facilities of UNI-PHARMA, Silver for smart waste management within the OFET Group, and another Silver for the integrated environmental and energy management system of the Group.
On July 13, 2022, OFET’s President and CEO, Ioulia Tseti, was honored with the “Responsible Leader” award for the Group’s ethical business strategy. At the same event, UNI-PHARMA and InterMed were also recognized for their environmental initiatives, receiving a Gold award for effective waste management and a Bronze award for the Group’s Zero Waste strategy.
On Wednesday, April 26, at the Pharmaceutical Market Excellence Awards 2023, organized by Noufio Communication Services, top honors were awarded to businesses, organizations, and professional teams in the pharmaceutical sector for their actions, initiatives, and innovations or best practices that contribute to pharmaceutical care, prevention, and pharmacy operations.
OFET was recognized as a “Distinguished Company in Pharmaceutical Innovation” at the Prix Galien 2023, with the Group’s President and CEO, Julia Tseti, receiving the award from the Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Kostis Hatzidakis.
In her speech, she emphasized: “The Tsetis Group is deeply connected with innovation, responsible entrepreneurship, sustainable development, excellence, equal employment opportunities, and gender equality.
For the third consecutive year, the Green Brand Awards celebrated excellence and innovation in products, services, and development processes that promote a green economy and eco-friendly living. A total of 64 companies, organizations, and individuals from diverse business sectors were honored for their contributions to sustainability.
UNI-PHARMA has been certified as a Top Employer 2023 in Greece by the Top Employers Institute, the leading global authority on recognizing and promoting excellence in human resources strategies. UNI-PHARMA and InterMed become the first Greek pharmaceutical companies to achieve this prestigious certification.
The success stories of Greek entrepreneurship were honored at the “Protagonists of the Greek Economy 2023” awards on Monday, July 17, 2023. The awards were granted based on the official financial data of the companies, as recorded in their financial reports and detailed in the 10th edition of “The Strongest of the Greek Economy” by Direction Business Network.
On December 19, 2023, UNI-PHARMA SA was once again recognized as a True Leader in Greek industry, according to the evaluation by ICAP CRIF, which selected the 500 companies and 200 business groups with the highest EBITDA. The award was received by Athanasios Archontikis, Vice President of the Board of Directors of UNI-PHARMA.
UNI-PHARMA participated in the Sustainability Performance Directory 2023, an initiative by the Quality Net Foundation, and following a thorough evaluation, was ranked among the 35 leading companies shaping the business map of sustainable development in Greece. This recognition was based on the company’s performance in three key criteria: Environment – Society – Corporate Governance (ESG).
On July 12, OFET was honored with two prestigious awards at the Hellenic Responsible Business Awards 2023, recognizing its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Group received the Silver award in the “Business & Academic Institution Collaboration” category for its continuous support of the next generation of researchers.
Two Bronze awards, recognizing the unwavering commitment of UNI-PHARMA & InterMed to a holistic Health & Safety model across all facilities while ensuring equal protection for employees, were awarded to both companies at the Health & Safety Awards 2023. The distinctions were received in the following categories:
On May 18, OFET was once again recognized at the Energy Mastering Awards, an institution dedicated to energy management and corporate sustainability.
UNI-PHARMA stood out with Silver awards in the categories “Energy from Waste” and “Building Automations/Smart Building Systems”, as well as a Bronze award in “Energy Intelligence Software”. These distinctions reflect the company’s ongoing commitment to innovative energy solutions and sustainable business practices.
Following a comprehensive evaluation across various key business and financial indicators, UNI-PHARMA was honored as a Growth Winner at the Growth Awards 2023, an event organized by Grant Thornton and Eurobank to recognize excellence in growth and competitiveness. The pharmaceutical company stood out among 8,000 businesses nationwide, being one of the six companies with the most significant impact in terms of growth and international outreach.
The pharmaceutical companies UNI-PHARMA and InterMed have been recognized as Top Employers in Greece for the second consecutive year by the Top Employers Institute. This prestigious distinction highlights their unwavering commitment to building a better workplace by prioritizing employees development, holistic well-being, and fostering a sustainable, inclusive, and globally connected organizational culture.
The Tsetis Group of Pharmaceutical Companies (OFET) was honored with the “Kotinos Olympic Wreath” Responsibility Distinction by EBEN.GR – European Business Ethics Network. The award was given during the Responsible Management Excellence Awards 2024, held on May 29. OFET stood out among companies operating in Greece, both in the private and public sectors, that were evaluated, scored, and certified based on EBEN’s Responsible Management Excellence model.
On October 8, 2024, Ioulia Tseti, President of UNI-PHARMA, was honored as Woman of the Year 2024 during the CPHI 2024 exhibition in Milan. CPHI, a cornerstone event for the global pharmaceutical industry for over 35 years, brings together health sector leaders from around the world. Ioulia Tseti received the award in recognition of her dedication to innovation, sustainable development, and social responsibility.
Once again, OFET was honored at this prestigious event for the pharmaceutical industry, with UNI-PHARMA & InterMed receiving two Platinum and two Gold awards, reinforcing their commitment to innovation and excellence.
UNI-PHARMA received a Platinum Award in the “New Pharmacy Product Launch” category for Apotel Syrup in Stick, while its Sales
Once again, OFET was honored at the Green Brand Awards, a prestigious institution that promotes innovation in products, services, and development processes contributing to the Green Economy and Eco Living. The Group received Gold Awards in “Green Business / Industry Process” for its commitment to sustainable development and in “Green Technology Concept” for its pioneering advancements in green technology. Additionally, OFET was awarded Bronze in “Green CSR” for its sustainability strategy and in “Low Energy Equipment” for its continuous efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
At the Best in Pharmacy 2024 awards, held on Wednesday, October 2, OFET was honored with eight distinctions, winning five Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze awards, reaffirming its commitment to innovation and excellence in healthcare.
UNI-PHARMA has been recognized as a True Leader for 2024 by ICAP CRIF, an accolade that confirms the Group’s strategic growth, ongoing investment in research and innovation, and commitment to responsibly and reliably addressing the challenges of an ever-changing environment.
For the third consecutive year, the pharmaceutical companies of the Tsetis Group, UNI-PHARMA and InterMed, have been certified as Top Employers 2025 in Greece by the Top Employers Institute, the global organization that recognizes and promotes excellence in human resources strategies. In a fast-paced world filled with constant and unpredictable challenges, the need for a workplace that offers opportunities and flexibility for personal growth and career development has become more essential than ever. Emphasis is placed on fostering a sustainable, inclusive, and globally connected work culture.
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